It Wouldn't Be Impossible to Serve Him a Little When Appropriate
The Eighth Palace, within the palace.
"It seems it really was just an illusion."
Qin Han sat in the palace, looking quite unwell.
It was nearly midnight.
Prior to this, he had already conducted a considerable search of the area.
The search was so extensive and thorough that it was almost as if they had dug up the entire interior of the palace.
But such a great deal of effort and resources have been invested.
The result remained unchanged.
There was nothing there.
Although he already knew that this might really be an illusion, the resentment in his heart grew stronger with each additional investment he made.
"Elder Hua, is it really true that even you can't find a way to break this illusion array?" Qin Han asked.
Hua Yunfan sighed softly and said:
"The person who left this illusion array here is extremely skilled. If I were at my peak, with my own body, I might be able to find a way to break it, but now..."
Qin Han nodded helplessly, without saying a word, but his expression was very dejected.
From the moment he embarked on the path of cultivation, everything he encountered in this palace was the most extraordinary opportunity he had ever had in all these years.
Yet, these things are all like the moon's reflection in water, utterly unreal.
The contrast was so stark that it made him feel discouraged at one point.
Seeing Qin Han's reaction, Hua Yunfan immediately spoke up:
"Don't take this too seriously. Since this is an illusion, if you can't have it, then no one else can either."
"Since no one else can get it, it's not your problem; you just happened to run into this problematic spot."
It must be said that Hua Yunfan's advice was spot on.
I'm afraid I won't get it, but I'm even more afraid that someone else will.
Qin Han's expression changed slightly, but he still sighed.
"But I've wasted so much time here, almost a whole day, and it's already past midnight, and I haven't gotten anything at all."
Hua Yunfan appeared, raised his hand and patted Qin Han's head, saying:
"Silly child, don't worry about temporary gains or losses. Even if you don't get it this time, you'll get it next time, or the time after that. You have to believe in yourself."
"I've met many younger people. Some of them have better backgrounds than you, and some have better talents, but I've never met anyone with better luck than you."
Qin Han looked up at Hua Yunfan and confirmed:
"Elder Hua, you're not just saying that to comfort me, are you?"
"Of course not."
Hua Yunfan smiled and shook her head, about to speak, when Qin Han said:
"But if I'm lucky, why do I encounter so many dangers and hardships?"
Hua Yunfan paused for a moment, then said:
"The greater the person who will achieve great things in the future, the more hardships they will have to endure. Think of it this way: although you have experienced many dangers and hardships, you have also gained many opportunities and chances, haven't you?"
Qin Han nodded thoughtfully, and Hua Yunfan continued:
"So, don't overthink it. Trust in your luck, cheer up, there's still time. There are many opportunities waiting for you to discover and explore in the secret realm. I'll also keep an eye on your surroundings and remind you if I make any discoveries."
"With your luck, the rewards from this trip to the secret realm will definitely be plentiful."
After listening, Qin Han looked at Hua Yunfan, nodded, and said seriously:
"Thank you for your guidance, Elder Hua."
After saying that, he glanced around and said:
"Actually, I didn't doubt myself, I just felt it was such a waste of time and energy. Instead of that, I might as well inquire about Jiang Xin from the Extreme Arms Holy Land; maybe I could even get some results."
Upon hearing this, Hua Yunfan smiled and said:
"Don't worry too much about it. There's still time. It won't delay your efforts to find opportunities. Besides, you already have one successful experience."
Upon hearing this, a satisfied expression appeared on Qin Han's face.
Liu Qingyan, whom she had saved by chance, was exactly the kind of person she liked, whether in terms of appearance, personal qualities, or gentle personality.
It's just a pity that his strength and background are too limited, so they are not of much help to his cultivation.
But he was indeed very satisfied with the whole process.
At this moment, Hua Yunfan said:
"Just go and find her. If necessary, I'll personally help you."
Upon hearing this, a glint of light flashed in Qin Han's eyes.
My attention immediately shifted.
There was nothing to gain here, and indeed, nothing worth paying much attention to.
As long as the ultimate goal of this trip is achieved, that is the most important thing.
At that moment, Qin Han stood up.
"Then I'll rest here for the night, and go out after nightfall."
"Time to go."
Hua Yunfan, however, said...
"This place isn't suitable for staying indefinitely. Shortly after you entered, the barrier flickered for a moment, and now many things within the illusion array have vanished. It's very likely it won't last much longer."
"Others can also enter freely. If they encounter this, they certainly won't believe the illusion array theory."
Upon hearing this, Qin Han frowned slightly and asked:
"How do the top geniuses of the Great Zhou Sacred Dynasty and the Buddhist Order compare to Elder Hua's strength?"
Hua Yunfan remained silent for a moment.
This kid always tries to use himself as a pawn.
I'm looking for someone to do things for me, not to be someone's slave.
Of course, given Qin Han's current status, it wouldn't be unreasonable to do something for him appropriately.
But...
After a moment's consideration, Hua Yunfan said:
"As top talents from major powers, they must possess life-saving methods provided by those powers, making them extremely troublesome to deal with. Moreover, I need to conserve my energy to help you prepare for Jiang Xin's matter."
With that in mind, Qin Han temporarily abandoned his plan of "I will not offend others unless they offend me."
He quickly got up and hurried outside along the road he had come from.
As Hua Yunfan left the palace, she paid special attention to the spirit beast's reaction.
As expected, they still ignore it and don't criticize it.
As expected, there was indeed nothing here.
A short while later, Qin Han's figure reappeared through the spot where he had come from.
"Brother Han."
As soon as the figure appeared, Liu Qingyan looked over, her face full of pitiful vulnerability.
"It's really scary outside without Brother Han here."
As he spoke, he quickly stepped forward and grabbed Qin Han's arm.
Within the ring, Hua Yunfan withdrew her thoughts, her feelings towards Liu Qingyan becoming even worse.
Women understand women best. This Liu Qingyan is not simple at all; at most, she can only fool a fool like Qin Han.
Having him constantly by Qin Han's side could very well become a burden.
Qin Han really needed to find a new woman, and Jiang Xin was indeed a perfect match; he liked her quite a bit.
However, before making a change, Liu Qingyan can still be used for a while.
Qin Han ultimately saved her life.
A life-saving grace should be repaid with the smallest token of gratitude.
"Let's go somewhere else," Qin Han said, leading Liu Qingyan in a chosen direction.
After walking a distance, Liu Qingyan tentatively asked:
"Brother Han has been gone for so long, he must have gained a lot inside, right?"
Upon hearing this, Qin Han remained silent for a moment, then transmitted his voice to Liu Qingyan:
"It's alright. I met a Saint Realm expert inside who said he had finally found a successor with both talent and character suitable for him, and asked me to inherit his legacy so that it wouldn't be lost. That's why it took so long."
"The legacy of the Saint Realm expert!" Liu Qingyan's expression changed drastically as he transmitted his voice:
Wow, Brother Han is so amazing!
"It's nothing."
Qin Han gently shook his head, glanced up, and then said:
"We've waited so long, and it's getting late. Qingyan, you must be tired. Let's hurry and find a place to rest."